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Issue date: 23 November 2016
Higher Apprenticeship forIT, Software, Web &Telecoms Professionals -Level 4 (England)
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FOR ALL APPRENTICESHIP STARTS FROM 6 APRIL 2015Modifications to SASE came into effect on 6th April 2015. These changes ONLY relate to the Transferable Skillsrequirements of a framework and they ONLY apply to new Apprenticeship starts on, or after, 6th April 2015.Apprenticeships starts before this date must continue to meet the 2013 SASE requirements for TransferableSkills. For more details of the changes and how they will affect new Apprenticeship starts, please read thefollowing preface page to the framework document.
NB: Please check the "Revising a Framework" section for information on any additional changes that may havebeen made to this framework.
Issued byThe Tech Partnership
Modifications to SASE came into effect on 6th April 2015. The changes ONLY relate to the Transferable Skills requirements of a framework and they ONLY apply to new Apprenticeship starts on, or after, 6th April 2015. Apprenticeships started before this date must continue to meet the 2013 SASE requirements for Transferable Skills.
The modifications removed the “5 year rule”, meaning that acceptable qualifications, achieved before September 2012, are now in scope. This includes iGCSEs, A and AS Levels, O Levels and Key Skills. However, there are still minimum grade/level requirements that need to be achieved, depending on the level of Apprenticeship being undertaken. There have also been some changes to the minimum grade/level requirements which, in summary are:
Intermediate Apprenticeship: GCSE/iGCSE/A and AS Levels - minimum acceptable grade is now E, irrespective of achievement date (for ALL acceptable GCSEs/iGCSEs/A/AS Levels)
Key Skills - minimum acceptable is Level 1, irrespective of achievement date
O Levels – minimum acceptable grade is C, irrespective of achievement date
Advanced Apprenticeship: GCSE/iGCSE - minimum acceptable grade is now C, irrespective of achievement date (for ALL acceptable GCSEs/iGCSEs)
A/AS Level - minimum acceptable is grade E, irrespective of achievement date
Key Skills - minimum acceptable is Level 2, irrespective of achievement date
O Levels - minimum acceptable grade is C, irrespective of achievement date
Higher Apprenticeship: There remains no mandatory requirement for Transferable Skills qualifications to be achieved.
Please note that some frameworks may have grade/level requirements that are above the SASE minimum requirements.Please check the framework to ascertain where this is the case and/or check directly with the specific Issuing Authority responsiblefor the framework.
The updated version of SASE, and guidance documents, can be accessed here: http://afo.sscalliance.org/SASE
PLEASE NOTE THAT THAT THE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, AS DETAILED ABOVE, OVERRIDETHE NOTES AND GRADES/LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS TABLES, WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT. Until the Transferable Skills tables can be updated, any references to “achieved before Sept 2012 and within 5 years of starting Apprenticeship” or “achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting Apprenticeship” can now be ignored.
Over the next few months, the Transferable Skills section within AFO will be amended to reflect the SASE modifications and all current frameworks will be updated and reissued to incorporate these changes. In the meantime, if you are in any doubt as to the requirements of any framework then please contact the relevant Issuing Authority.
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Framework summaryHigher Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals- Level 4
Higher Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals
This framework includes information on Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Pathways for this framework at level 4 include:
Pathway 1: IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals
Competence qualifications available to this pathway:C1 - Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals
Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway:K1 - Higher National Certificate in Computing and Systems Development
K2 - Higher National Diploma in Computing and Systems Development
K3 - Diploma For ICT Professionals (Systems and Principles) (QCF)
K4 - Level 4 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT
K5 - FdSc Computing and Networking
K6 - FdSc in communications systems, security and computing
K7 - FdSc Applied Business Computing
K8 - FdSc Information Systems Management
K9 - FdA Business Management for IT
K10 - FdSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems
K11 - FdSc in Information and Communication Technology
K12 - FdSc Computing
K13 - FdSc Communications Systems Engineering
K14 - Foundation Degree in Information technology
K15 - Foundation Degree (FdSc) Computing
K16 - NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Computing and Systems Development
K17 - BSc Cyber Security
K18 - BSc Apprenticeship Degree in Digital & Technology Solutions
K19 - FdSc Computing
K20 - Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice
K21 - Fd in Electronics and Communications Engineering
K22 - Foundation Degree in Computing
K23 - Higher National Certificate in Computing
K24 - Higher National Diploma in ComputingCombined qualifications available to this pathway:N/A
This pathway also contains information on:
Employee rights and responsibilities
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Framework information
Information on the Issuing Authority for this framework:
The Tech Partnership
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in business and Information Technology.
Short description
This Apprenticeship framework provides the skills, knowledge and competence required tobecome an IT, Software, Web or Telecoms Professional in a wide range of job roles such as:
IT Technical SupportSoftware DeveloperWeb DeveloperDatabase AdministratorTelecoms EngineerNetwork Planner
The Apprenticeship programme combines skills and knowledge with employment in an IT orTelecoms role,meaning that apprentices are paid throughout the programme. Apprentices can apply andimprove their skills in the workplace to complement the instructor-led learning.
This framework includes:
Level 4
Issue number: 22
Framework ID:FR04004
Date this framework is to be reviewedby: 30/09/2018 This framework is for use in: England
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Contact information
Proposer of this framework
The e-skills UK Joint Awarding Body Forum and ICT Skills Action Group
Developer of this framework
Name: Harry GoldieOrganisation: The Tech Partnership
Organisation type: Sector Skills CouncilJob title: Apprenticeships
Phone: N/AEmail: [email protected]
Postal address: 1 Castle LaneLondonSW1E 6DR
Website: www.thetechpartnership.com
Issuing Authority's contact details
Issued by: The Tech PartnershipIssuer contact name: Harry Goldie
Issuer phone: N/AIssuer email: [email protected]
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Revising a framework
Contact details
Who is making this revision: Harry GoldieYour organisation: The Tech Partnership
Your email address: [email protected]
Why this framework is being revised
Addition of new qualifications and updating contact information.
Summary of changes made to this framework
Addition of two qualifications from Pearson.
Updating email addresses and telephone numbers.
Qualifications removed
N/A
Qualifications added
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing - 603/0471/6
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Computing - 603/0472/8
Qualifications that have been extended
N/A
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Purpose of this framework
Summary of the purpose of the framework
An Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed byemployers in the sector. It allows the apprentice to gain technical knowledge and real practicalexperience, along with functional and personal skills, required for their immediate job andfuture career. These are acquired through a mix of learning in the workplace, formal off the jobtraining and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context. Thisbroader mix differentiates the Apprenticeship experience from training delivered to meetnarrowly focused job needs.
On completion of the Apprenticeship the apprentice must be able to undertake the full range ofduties, in the range of circumstances appropriate to the job, confidently and competently tothe standard set by the industry.
This Apprenticeship programme is designed for new entrants to a role in the IT & Telecomssector, and to provide progression and re-skilling routes for existing IT Professionals.Apprentices can work in areas such as:
Software & Web DevelopmentTechnical SupportTelecommunicationsIT Project Management
What is included in this Apprenticeship?
The apprenticeship is made up of qualifications and learning that will provide apprentices withthe skills and knowledge required to become competent in their chosen job role.
The framework includes a balance of content in technical, business and interpersonal areas,designed to ensure apprentices have an appropriate set of skills to operate in today’s IT &Telecoms job roles.
The technical content includes units for Software Development, Web Development, TechnicalSupport, Telecommunications and Databases. In addition the apprenticeshipsupports 'vendor' and industry recognised content from organisations such as Microsoft, Cisco,Oracle, VM Ware and CompTIA.
Aims and objectives of this framework (England)
Why is this Apprenticeship important?
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In 2009 e-skills UK published Technology Counts: IT & Telecoms Insights 2010, whichsummarised the findings of research to provide an in depth understanding of the existing IT &Telecoms landscape and forecasts of the future based on the best available intelligence,including new input from over 2,000 employers across the UK.
The research found that there is a need for 110,500 new entrants a year over the next 5 yearsinto IT & Telecoms professional occupations. Apprenticeship programmes provide a vital routeto bring new entrants into this growing area.
The sector will require 20,800 new entrants each year from full-time education, but also57,800 entrants per annum from roles in other sectors and 43,600 per annum from othersources (such as returners to work), which could also be well suited to apprenticeship training.The objective for this Apprenticeship framework is that it will enable an increasing number ofwell-trained new entrants to join the sector over the next 5 years, growing each year from thecurrent number of 8,000 apprentices starting their programme in 2009/10.
How is an apprenticeship delivered?
An Apprenticeship programme is fundamentally designed to be a work-based programme,whereby instructor-led learning can be immediately applied by apprentices in a real workcontext.
The qualifications contained in the framework reflect the overall design of an apprenticeship.The mandatory units from the competence qualification must be assessed in the workplace,and wherever possible, it is recommended that optional units should also be assessed in thiscontext.
The knowledge component (or technical certificate) will generally be taught in an off-the-jobsetting, and assessed using assignments or tests, in order to ensure
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Entry conditions for this frameworkThere are no entry conditions for this Apprenticeship framework. However, many employersrequire good (A*-C) A-level or equivalent passes in English and Maths. (nb For more detailedrequirements on entry, please refer to later sections.)
The majority of apprenticeship roles within the IT and Telecoms sector require:
Individuals to be proactive, fast learners; able to work both in a team and sometimesaloneThe ability to focus on assisting customers and colleagues find solutions to problemsThe ability to work logically and methodically, often under pressure to set deadlinesGood attention to detail and the ability to deliver what is required, when it is requiredIndividuals to be open to change and focus on the requirements of the business at alltimes
Roles in areas, such as Software and Web Development would suit individuals who:
Have an interest in design and creativity, with good attention to detailHave a mathematical or analytical mindHave good logical reasoning and problem solving skills
Roles in IT Services would suit individuals who:
Are able to analyse and solve problemsHave an interest in both hardware and softwareEnjoy working to deadlines and under pressure
Roles in Technical Sales and Consulting would suit individuals who:
Have a broad knowledge of technologyHave excellent interpersonal skills and are comfortable presenting to others
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Title for this framework at level 4
Higher Apprenticeship for IT, Software,Web & Telecoms Professionals
Pathways for this framework at level 4
Pathway 1: IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals
Level 4
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Description of this pathway
This pathway covers all job roles in the IT & Telecoms sector and requires a minimum of 200credits. The expected minimum duration is 18 months.
Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entryrequirements
Candidates wishing to enter a Higher Apprenticeship will need to have achieved one of thefollowing:
A Levels, or equivalent educational attainmentInternational Baccalaureate or a relevant Level 3 Technical CertificateAn Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)Employment within the technology/telecommunications industry for a number of yearsand demonstrated to their employer that they have a reasonable expectation of achievingthe required outcomes of the Higher Apprenticeship. This can be supported by thedemonstration or evidence of prior achievement or performance in the role prior tostarting the Higher Apprenticeship.
Potential apprentices should bear in mind that a Higher Apprenticeship combines thechallenges of higher-level education with full-time employment, and should be prepared for thegreater volume and level of study than in the Advanced Apprenticeship or another Level 3qualification.
Level 4, Pathway 1: IT, Software, Web &Telecoms Professionals
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Job title(s) Job role(s)
IT Project Manager Overseeing the development of computer systems to meet aclient's business needs
Analyst Developer Analysing user requirements; researching, designing and writingnew software programs to meet customer needs
IT Service Manager IT Service Manager
Network/Telecoms Manager Managing network growth and development and supervisingtechnical staff
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Qualifications
Competence qualifications available to this pathway
C1 - Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
C1a 501/1787/7 City & Guilds 80 525-565 N/A
C1b 501/1292/2 Pearson Edexcel 80 600 N/A
C1c 601/1690/0 OCR 80 525 N/A
C1d 601/6521/2 BIIAB 80 525-600 N/A
C1e 601/6781/6 Open College Network West Midlands 80 600 N/A
C1f 601/7270/8 NCFE 80 600 N/A
Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway
K1 - Higher National Certificate in Computing and Systems Development
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K1a 500/8254/1 Pearson Edexcel 120 480 N/A
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Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.)
K2 - Higher National Diploma in Computing and Systems Development
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K2a 500/8253/X Pearson Edexcel 240 960 N/A
K3 - Diploma For ICT Professionals (Systems and Principles) (QCF)
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K3a 600/6124/8 City & Guilds 120 525-725 N/A
K3b 601/6933/3 BIIAB 120 522-725
K4 - Level 4 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K4a 601/1118/5 OCR 120 480
K5 - FdSc Computing and Networking
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K5a nil New College Durham 240 500
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Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.)
K6 - FdSc in communications systems, security and computing
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K6a nil De Montfort University 240 1250
K7 - FdSc Applied Business Computing
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K7a nil New College Durham 240 1200
K8 - FdSc Information Systems Management
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K8a nil University of Winchester 240 488
K9 - FdA Business Management for IT
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearning
hours
UCASpointsvalue
K9a nil University of Winchester 240 488
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Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.)
K10 - FdSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K10a n/a University Centre Peterborough 240 576 n/a
K11 - FdSc in Information and Communication Technology
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K11a nil Staffordshire University 240 2400 N/A
K12 - FdSc Computing
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K12a nil University of Central Lancashire 240 450 N/A
K13 - FdSc Communications Systems Engineering
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K13a nil Bournemouth University 240 2400 N/A
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Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.)
K14 - Foundation Degree in Information technology
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K14a nil Northumbria University 240 800 N/A
K15 - Foundation Degree (FdSc) Computing
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K15a nil University of Derby 240 2400 N/A
K16 - NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Computing and Systems Development
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K16a 601/7269/1 NCFE 120 480
K17 - BSc Cyber Security
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K17a nil Edinburgh Napier University 120 1200 N/A
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Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.)
K18 - BSc Apprenticeship Degree in Digital & Technology Solutions
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K18a nil University of Roehampton 120 1200 N/A
K19 - FdSc Computing
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K19a nil Teeside University 240 1200 N/A
K20 - Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K20a nil Open University 240 2400 n/a
K21 - Fd in Electronics and Communications Engineering
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K21a nil Birmingham City University 240 2400 n/a
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Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.)
K22 - Foundation Degree in Computing
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K22a nil Plymouth University 240 540 N/A
K23 - Higher National Certificate in Computing
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K23a 603/0472/8 Pearson 120 480 N/A
K24 - Higher National Diploma in Computing
No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue
Guidedlearninghours
UCASpointsvalue
K24a 603/0471/6 Pearson 240 960 N/A
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Combined qualifications available to this pathway
N/A
Relationship between competence and knowledge qualifications
This pathway covers all job roles in the IT & Telecoms sector. The framework is designed inthis way to provide maximum flexibility for employers and apprentices, due to the constantlychanging job roles and technology requirements in the IT & Telecoms sector.
The Level 4 'Diploma in Professional Competence' contains a wide range of units that can beselected by employers, apprentices and training providers to match any of the job rolesrequired in the sector.
The knowledge qualifications are designed to be suitable for all job roles, and should beselected based on the apprentice's job role. Where a Foundation Degree is used prior approvalmust be obtained from The Tech Partnership.
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Transferable skills (England)
Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills(England)
Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the English transferable skillsqualifications and one of the Mathematical transferable skills qualifications listed below in orderto successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit values. Ifthey do not have these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificatecannot be awarded.
EnglishMinimum
levelor grade
Creditvalue
Functional Skills qualification in English N/A N/A
GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content) N/A N/A
* achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship.
** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.
MathematicsMinimum
levelor grade
Creditvalue
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics N/A N/A
GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics N/A N/A
* achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship.
** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.
Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
(no information)
Progression routes into and from thispathwayProgression into this framework
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Candidates wishing to enter this Higher Apprenticeship will need to have achieved one of thefollowing:
A Levels, or equivalent educational attainmentInternational Baccalaureate or a relevant Level 3 Technical CertificateAn Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)Employment within the technology/telecommunications industry for a number of yearsand demonstrated to their employer that they have a reasonable expectation of achievingthe required outcomes of the Higher Apprenticeship. This can be supported by thedemonstration or evidence of prior achievement or performance in the role prior tostarting the Higher Apprenticeship.
Potential apprentices should bear in mind that a Higher Apprenticeship combines thechallenges of higher-level education with full-time employment, and should be prepared for thegreater volume and level of study than in the Advanced Apprenticeship or another Level 3qualification.
Progression from this framework
Following the completion of the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship framework, successfulapprentices will be able to follow up on their Foundation Degree studies and continue on tocomplete a full Honours degree programme.
Other industry recognised, role-specific qualifications:
Project Management training and accreditation (PRINCE2, MSP, PMI, APM and Agile)Service Management training and accreditation (ITIL, SDI and ISO/IEC 2000 training)Management and Personal Development TrainingA wide range of vendor and core technology training – leading to industry recognisedqualifications.
Some qualifications entitle membership of a professional organisation, offering networking andcareer advancement opportunities.For example, becoming a member of a professional organisation:
The British Computer Society (BCS)The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP)
Other progression opportunities may include further learning in other business area, such asfinance, business or sales.
UCAS points for this pathway:
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The remaining sections apply to all levels and pathways within this framework.
How equality and diversity will be metThe e-skills UK IT & Telecoms Apprenticeship Framework offers no barriers to entry andintends to accommodate all learners regardless of gender, age, disability or ethnic origin.
The learning content required for the off-the-job learning can be delivered in a number ofdifferent learning styles to accommodate learner requirements.
This Apprenticeship framework is primarily designed to help new entrants into the IT& Telecoms workforce, thereby ensuring fair access for all that apply for the programme.
e-skills UK expects employers and training providers to comply with the Equality Act 2010 toensure that applicants are not discriminated against in terms of entry to, and progressionwithin the sector, using the 8 protected characteristics of:1. Age2. Disability3. Gender reassignment4. Marriage and civil partnership5. Pregnancy and maternity6. Race7. Religion or belief8. Sex or sexual orientation
The following section is included to identify current workforce demographics.
GENDER EQUALITY
Gender imbalance remains a significant issue for the IT & Telecoms sector. Considering IT &Telecoms professional job roles across all sectors, there has been a drop of femalerepresentation from 22% in 2001 to 18% in 2011. This compares to the overall UK workforcebeing 48% female.
As is the case in industry, gender imbalance is prevalent across IT-related courses, and this isworsening over time throughout the education system. 15% of applicants to Computing degreecourses are female and the proportion of females who sat the 2013 Computing A-Level is6.5%, 1.3 percentage points lower than in 2012.
This under-representation of women across the whole IT & Telecoms sector has a number ofcauses including:• a lack of awareness (by both individuals and career advisors) of the broad range of career
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opportunities available• confusion in school teaching of ICT between IT User and IT professional roles
e-skills UK has initiated or participated in a number of programmes to address this gender gapand encourage girls to consider a career in IT.
AGE OF WORKFORCE
Analysis of the period 2001-2011 shows a changing trend in the age profile of IT & Telecomsprofessionals. The proportion of people aged 16-29 has dropped from 33% in 2001 to 19% in2011.
The average age of IT & Telecoms professionals working in the UK is estimated to be 39 yearsold, compared with 41 years old for workers more generally. Just under one half (47%) of IT &Telecoms professionals are aged 40 or above and less than one in five (19%) are in the 16-29age bracket.
A key contributory factor to this changing dynamic in IT & Telecoms is the effect ofglobalisation. The maintenance of strong apprenticeship programmes in the sector will be vitalto ensure that this trend can be halted or reversed in the coming years, thereby ensuring thatthe sector has the pipeline of skilled professionals that it requires to move into higher level jobroles in 5-10 years time.
ETHNICITY AND DISABILITYThe Information and communication technologies industry is one of themost ethnically diverse industries in the UK, with 13 per cent of the workforce (an increasefrom 8% of the workforce in 2002) coming from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgroundscompared to nine per cent across the whole economy.
There is significant provision for individuals with disabilities throughout the IT & Telecomssector with many, varied opportunities for rewarding careers at all levels. This in turn meansthat apprenticeships are available in a wide range of areas for those with differing levels ofdisability.
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On and off the job guided learning(England)
Total GLH for each pathway
GLH does not apply to Higher Apprenticeship frameworks
Minimum off-the-job guided learning hours
N/A
How this requirement will be met
N/A
Minimum on-the-job guided learning hours
N/A
How this requirement will be met
N/A
... Higher Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals - Level 4 (England)
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Personal learning and thinking skillsassessment and recognition (England)
Summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
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Creative thinking
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Independent enquiry
N/A
Reflective learning
N/A
Team working
N/A
Self management
N/A
Effective participation
N/A
... Higher Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals - Level 4 (England)
Apprenticeship in Construction-Building....
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Additional employer requirementsThere are no additional employer requirements for this framework.
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